2026 Lincoln Nautilus
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 10 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Lane departure
3 of 10 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and warning.
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The Lane keeping assistance has failed multiple times when the car enters an intersection and the lines on the road are broken by a gap due to a turn.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15
Also filed under Power train
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
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âMy Lincoln Nautilus (~9,180 miles) logged 6 "Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power" alerts in the [XXX] telematics system between XXX (XXX at 7:59 PM and 8:16 PM; XXX at 1:07 PM and 1:39 PM; XXX at 11:16 PM; and XXX at 10:56 AM).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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The brake pedal is designed in such a manner that the shaft/arm gets in the way of the pedal as you start pressing the pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-19
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Lincoln Nautilus — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Lane departure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
- The most-reported component is lane departure, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.